Retail

Retail leasing continues recovery as quarantine measures eased: JLL

More leases are expected in the future as inbound visitor figures sighted to rise.

Retail leasing continues recovery as quarantine measures eased: JLL

More leases are expected in the future as inbound visitor figures sighted to rise.

Situation of SMEs improves but remains unfavourable

The diffusion index (DI) on business receipts amongst SMEs rose to 45.4 in August.

Value of total retail sales jumps 4.1% YoY to $28.3b in July

Online retail accounted for 7.9% of the total sales.

Retail leasing momentum rises in July: JLL

This is as retailers grow more confident in the business environment.

SleekFlow allows online sellers to offer checkout on social media chat boxes

Through its One Click Checkout feature, consumers do not need to visit a third-party website to complete their purchase.

Total restaurant receipts down 5.5% in Q2 22

A government spokesman said business improved visibly.

Sleekflow bags $62.79m in Series A funding round

The new round followed a seven-figure pre-series A funding round last year.

3 in 5 in-store shoppers browse candy shops for holiday gift ideas

Online shoppers, however, tend to look to video games and electronics for inspiration.

More consumers say unmanned stores safer to visit

Reduced human interaction was a key safety benefit.

Retail sales drop 13.8% YoY in March

The local epidemic situation dampened consumption confidence.

SME business confidence plummets in Q2 2022 amidst fifth wave

If the fifth wave continues, 46% of SMEs expect their businesses to last for 6 months at most.

Prepare to go cashless or pay the price

One in three consumers will abandon a purchase if they cannot pay for it digitally.

Retail sales drop 14.6% YoY in February 2022

The tightened measures against COVID-19 weakened consumption sentiment.

Retail sales value up by 4.1% in January

The growth, however, was lower than the December 2021 record of 6.1%.